Category Archives: General Information

Fridays Around Phoenix – Independence Day Fireworks 2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Joshua Hill

July 4th is just a few days away and you’re probably wondering where the closest or the best Independence Day fireworks show is going to be. I can’t really say which show is going to be the best for you, but there are a bunch of shows to choose from this year, and I’ve tried to list them all below so you can choose for yourself. Continue reading →

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Your Phoenix Spring Cleaning Checklist

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Doug Hill

Spring has sprung and now is the perfect opportunity to give those much needed “honey dos” a little attention. Here is a list of things you may want to remember to tackle as spring takes full bloom. Continue reading →

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Rising Gas Prices and Ways to Fight Back

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Doug Hill

Have you noticed that you’re paying more at the gas pump these days? With all the driving we REALTORS do, we’ve noticed, and we bet you have too. Whether you live here in Phoenix, or anywhere else in the nation, the cost of filling the tank has increased in recent months. Now what’s a person to do? Well, here are some helpful tips to help you ease the crunch and get the most out of every gallon. Continue reading →

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What is a Snowbird?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Doug Hill

There are bluebirds, blackbirds, lovebirds, and there are shorebirds…but have you heard of the ever-elusive Phoenix snowbird? A snowbird is a term used to describe people (usually retired or affluent) from the American northeast, midwest, or Canada who enjoy spending the colder times of the year in warmer climates. Continue reading →

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Are You a Member of Generation G?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Doug Hill

According to TrendWatching.com, an independent consumer trends firm, and their piece, “11 Crucial Consumer Trends For 2011,” there is a new generation emerging among us – Generation G, where “G” stands for generosity, not greed. Continue reading →

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Camelback Mountain Pictures at Sunset

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Joshua Hill

I found myself with a lot of errands to run around Scottsdale on Sunday, so I decided to stop by the Scottsdale Plaza Resort to see what kinds of pictures I could snap of the sunset. There’s nearly a full square mile of vacant desert land across the street from the resort. Continue reading →

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